Jørgen Bentzon

Who was Jørgen Bentzon?

Jørgen Liebenberg Bentzon was a Danish composer, cousin of Danish composer Niels Viggo Bentzon and flautist Johan Bentzon. He was a student of Carl Nielsen from 1915 until 1919.

His works include six works entitled Racconto, the first for flute, alto saxophone, bassoon and double bass, the second for flute and string trio, the third of which is for woodwind trio, etc.; a Sinfonia Buffo Op. 35 and two symphonies; a piano concerto; "Three expressive sketches" for violin and cello; a string quartet; an opera Saturnalia; and other works.